CIVIL WAR MODEL 1865 SHARPS PERCUSSION CARBINE.

SN C45480. Cal. .52, Standard carbine with usual markings throughout. It has a 22″ round bbl. Bbl is marked forward of sight “Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co/Hartford Conn” and rear of sight on bbl “New Model 1865″. Frame and hammer have Sharps and Lawrence patent marks as usually seen and typical sling bar and ring on the left side. This is a fine example of the final production of the Civil War Sharps military carbine with only approx 5000 units produced. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 90% of thinning dull blue finish with several large scratches and scuffed areas. Lock, hammer and frame retain much of their muted case colors with scattered areas of staining and pin prick pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with areas of raised grain with scattered areas of staining and small dings and dents. Gun mechanically is excellent with bright, shiny bore. 49059-238 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1145

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1145	$5,750.00	CIVIL WAR MODEL 1865 SHARPS PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN C45480. Cal. .52, Standard carbine with usual markings throughout. It has a 22″ round bbl. Bbl is marked forward of sight “Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co/Hartford Conn” and rear of sight on bbl “New Model 1865″. Frame and hammer have Sharps and Lawrence patent marks as usually seen and typical sling bar and ring on the left side. This is a fine example of the final production of the Civil War Sharps military carbine with only approx 5000 units produced. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 90% of thinning dull blue finish with several large scratches and scuffed areas. Lock, hammer and frame retain much of their muted case colors with scattered areas of staining and pin prick pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with areas of raised grain with scattered areas of staining and small dings and dents. Gun mechanically is excellent with bright, shiny bore. 49059-238 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1145 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1865 SHARPS PERCUSSION CARBINE.